OG Will Hernandez proves he's as advertised at the combine

If there was ever any doubt that the Jacksonville Jaguars shouldn’t take Texas El Paso guard Will Hernandez with the No. 29 pick, he silenced the nonbelievers Friday at the combine. He absolutely impressed onlookers and ended the day as the top performer in the bench press putting up 37 reps in addition to being a top-10 performer in the 40-yard dash (ran a 5.15) and 3-cone drill (ran a 7.59).

As mentioned on numerous occasions, the Jaguars could use Hernandez’s services despite having the league’s No. 1 rushing attack. Starting guards Patrick Omameh and A.J. Cann had less than spectacular seasons in 2017 and accumulated grades of 53.6 and 52.5, respectively, on Pro Football Focus. Additionally, Omameh is set to be a free agent this month, and if the Jags let him go that would likely be a good indicator as to how the team feels about upgrading the position.

In looking back at Tom Coughlin’s history with the New York Giants, the organization didn’t shy away from drafting offensive linemen in the first round, and he could likely apply that in Jacksonville. On top of that, Hernandez’s nastiness, agility and football IQ would mesh well with the Jags’ smashmouth identity. That said, if he hasn’t performed himself out of the Jags’ reach, one would have to think he’ll be in heavy consideration for them.

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